The Use of Near Infrared Spectroscopy in the Diagnosis of Acute Compartment Syndrome in Injured Soldiers

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01123798

Enrollment

300

Registered

2010-05-14

Start date

2010-02-28

Completion date

2011-01-31

Last updated

2011-06-15

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Conditions

Acute Compartment Syndrome

Keywords

near infrared spectroscopy, lower extremity injury

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to define the reliability and accuracy of Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) in the detection of intra-compartmental tissue perfusion in injured and noninjured extremities over time. The investigators hypothesize that this technology, combined with vital signs, intracompartmental pressures and clinical examinations, will be useful in diagnosing acute compartment syndrome (ACS), monitoring patients at risk for ACS, and evaluating the adequacy of fasciotomy in patients treated for ACS.

Interventions

DEVICEnear-infrared spectroscopy

Non-invasive monitoring device applied on the surface of the skin that emits harmless red light to measure tissue perfusion.

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* 18-65 years old * male or female * active duty servicemen who have been evacuated from OIF or OEF through LRMC

Exclusion criteria

* patients not willing to provide consent * patients in whom application of NIRS monitoring is viewed as an impediment to casualty care

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
NIRS values in various physiologic states (stable control, critically injured control, lower extremity injury)	24-48 hours from hospital admission

Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026